The Eyelet Blooms Die — Stampin’ Up!’s April Product of the Month — lends itself to a couple of fun techniques. Today, I show you how to do something I call “embedded embossing.” Be sure to watch the short video below to see how this works.
You can purchase this die for just $5 when your online shopping cart total reaches $75 or more before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. Limit one per customer. Available while supplies last.
Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White Cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White Cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Gold Foil Sheet measuring 5 1/2 x 2
Basic White Cardstock die cut with largest circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Heat emboss sentiment from Forever Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set in gold
Gold Striped 3/8-inch Mesh Ribbon
Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots
Embossing Sandwich
From bottom to top:
Plate 1
Plate 3
Silicone Craft Sheet
Cardstock — upside down
Die
Plate 3
Shim (if needed)
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card using the embedded embossing technique. In addition, I show a variety of other samples made with the Eyelet Blooms Die.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’ll give this technique a try. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Yay! My Stampin’ Up! box arrived containing the April Product of the Month: the Eyelet Blooms Die. This die, measuring 6 x 4 3/8, gives your card fronts and crafts a dainty touch, a hand-stitched look.
What is the Product of the Month? It’s an exclusive product released by Stampin’ Up! available while supplies last. One per customer. When your online shopping cart total reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you can purchase this die for just $5.
Here’s a picture of what the die looks like when it’s used as a die cut. Notice the dainty flowers?
However, I decided to use this die in a different way for today’s card. I used it as an embossing folder. Be sure to watch the video below to see the steps to take to use it as an embossed element. It’s really fun! And, using Stampin’ Up!’s two-tone cardstock gives it even more texture. The possibilities are many!
Measurements and Details
Cloud Cover cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock base measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper measuring 1 x 5
Cloud Cover Two-Tone Cardstock measuring 5 x 2 1/2, “embossed” with the Eyelet Blooms Die. Sand to reveal white core center and accentuate the blooms.
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock die cut with large label from Forever Florals Dies.
Cloud Cover Two-Tone Cardstock die cut with second-largest label from Forever Florals Dies.
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card. I demonstrate how to “emboss” with the Eyelet Blooms Die, giving this die a lot of versatility.
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I hope you like this card and this fun technique. Please let me know if you have questions about this handmade card or any other stamping projects. I’m happy to help.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I love that we get the opportunity to preorder products from upcoming catalogs before they go live. You could say I have a terrible case of FOMO (fear of missing out). If that’s you, read to the end of the post, and I tell you how you can get the same privileges.
This last week, I’ve been sharing cards I’ve created with the modified z fold fun fold. See those posts here and here. So today, I combine this fun fold with a couple of brand -new products that will be available in the May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. It goes live for customer May 5, 2026.
Flirty Flamingo cardstock measuring 7 3/4 x 5 1/2, scored at 2 1/2 and 4 1/4
Pool Party cardstock measuring 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 and 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 and 1 x 2 1/2 (for sentiment)
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper measuring 2 x 5
Basic White cardstock measuring 3 x 5
Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP measuring 5 x 3 1/2 for balloon die cut
Flirty Flamingo ink
Sentiment and star image from Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set
Sentiment die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies
Array of Dots embellishments
White baker’s twine colored with Pool Party Stampin’ Blends
View of the open card below:
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating a modified z fold. Note: The products used in the video are different than the card featured here. However, the fun fold concept remains the same.
Early Access to Products
At the beginning of this post, I mentioned that I love to get early access to Stampin’ Up! products before they are released to the general public. You can, too. Purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit for just $99 + tax (shipping is included), and choose $125 of any current product of your choice. Yes, whatever YOU want to purchase. And that includes items from the new catalog and online exclusives. Once you purchase the Starter Kit, you receive a 20 percent discount on your future purchases. Click here to start the process. Or contact me to discuss the possibilities!
April Ordering Offer
Place a minimum order of $75 or more (before tax,shipping and any redeemed rewards) from my online store and I’ll send you a padded Priority Mail envelope filled with retired Stampin’ Up! product from my personal stash.
Each envelope is different. It’s a mystery, right?
Each package will include a variety of retired (gently used) items such as a bundle, at least one stamp set, 20 sheets of miscellanous 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and specialty paper, and either ribbon, gems, and other fun crafting items. All products are “as is.”
Once you place your order via my online store, I’ll mail your package through Pirate Ship. I’ll even pay the postage costs!
No refunds or exchanges.
Shipping in US only. Offer valid only through me, Kim Quade.
Happy stamping!
Clickhere to shop the online store. Please contact me if you have questions about product or shopping. Offer valid through April 2026 or while supplies last. Note: When your order reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you’re able to add the Product of the Month to your cart for just $5.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics to shop from my online store. Please note: Some of the products used in today’s card become available May 5.
Here’s another sample of a modified z fold fun fold card. See my previous version by clicking here. It’s called “modified” because the shape doesn’t make a perfect z.
Old Olive cardstock measuring 7 3/4 x 5 1/2, scored at 2 1/2 and 4 1/4
Crumb Cake cardstock measuring 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 and 5 1/4 x 3 1/4
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper measuring 2 x 5
Basic White cardstock measuring 3 x 5
Secret Sea cardstock measuring 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
Sentiment stamped in Secret Sea, die cut with label from Lovely Arrangements Dies
Secret Sea 3/8-inch Open Weave Ribbon
Moody Palette Glossy Dots
Here’s what the card looks like from above. Be sure to watch the video to see how this card comes together.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating a modified z fold fun fold. Note: The below video features different Stampin’ Up! products, but the concept is the same.
What do you think of this fun fold? Is it something you’ll try? I hope so!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Monthly Ordering Offer
Place a minimum order of $75 or more (before tax,shipping and any redeemed rewards) from my online store and I’ll send you a padded Priority Mail envelope filled with retired Stampin’ Up! product from my personal stash.
Each envelope is different. It’s a mystery, right?
Each package will include a variety of retired (gently used) items such as a bundle, at least one stamp set, 20 sheets of miscellanous 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and specialty paper, and either ribbon, gems, and other fun crafting items. All products are “as is.”
Once you place your order via my online store, I’ll mail your package through Pirate Ship. I’ll even pay the postage costs!
No refunds or exchanges.
Shipping in US only. Offer valid only through me, Kim Quade.
Happy stamping!
Clickhere to shop the online store. Please contact me if you have questions about product or shopping. Offer valid through April 2026 or while supplies last. Note: When your order reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you’re able to add the Product of the Month to your cart for just $5.
Thanks,
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home.
It’s time for yet another fun fold. This time, I’m sharing the modified z fold fun fold. It’s termed “modified” because the shape isn’t a perfect “z.”
This card uses some Stampin’ Up! products that are now on the Last Chance list. It means they are being retired to make room for other products. Available while supplies last.
Beach Boardwalk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (166820)–$12
Beach Time Photopolymer Stamp Set (166832)–$20
Measurements and Details
Blackberry Bliss cardstock measuring 7 3/4 x 5 1/2, scored at 2 1/2 and 4 1/4 and 4 x 3
Bubble Bath cardstock measuring 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 and 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 and 1/2 x 3 1/4 (for sentiment)
Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Paper measuring 2 x 5 and 2 3/4 x 3 3/4
Basic White cardstock measuring 3 x 5
Blackberry Bliss and Bubble Bath ink
Sentiment from Beach Time Photopolymer Stamp Set
Here’s what the card looks like from above. Be sure to watch the video to see how this card comes together.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this modified z fold.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this fun fold. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping projects. Stay tuned for a few more samples later in the week.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Monthly Ordering Offer
Place a minimum order of $75 or more (before tax,shipping and any redeemed rewards) from my online store and I’ll send you a padded Priority Mail envelope filled with retired Stampin’ Up! product from my personal stash.
Each envelope is different. It’s a mystery, right?
Each package will include a variety of retired (gently used) items such as a bundle, at least one stamp set, 20 sheets of miscellanous 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and specialty paper, and either ribbon, gems, and other fun crafting items. All products are “as is.”
Once you place your order via my online store, I’ll mail your package through Pirate Ship. I’ll even pay the postage costs!
No refunds or exchanges.
Shipping in US only. Offer valid only through me, Kim Quade.
Happy stamping!
Clickhere to shop the online store. Please contact me if you have questions about product or shopping. Offer valid through April 2026 or while supplies last. Note: When your order reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you’re able to add the Product of the Month to your cart for just $5.
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
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